9 November 2026 3:51 pm

COP31 Summit Leaders Urge World to Prioritize Climate

by | 9 November 2026 | Climate Change, Economics, Energy Transition, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

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Leaders of the COP31 climate summit urged the world to accelerate the fight against global warming ​as rising temperatures and an increasing number of climate-driven disasters threaten lives and the global economy, as the annual meeting began in Turkey on Monday.
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Critical Warning Before COP31: Climate Resilience Needed

by | 8 November 2026 | Built Environment, Climate Change, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

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Evaluating the effects of climate change on cities before November 8 World Urbanism Day and COP31, Asst. Prof. Ahmet Adiller, Head of Environmental Health Program, stated that sustainable cities cannot be created solely with parks and green areas.
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Design Doha Biennial Turns Spotlight on Cultural Innovation

by | 7 November 2026 | Culture, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

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Running until January 31, 2027, the second edition features 20 exhibitions, new design commissions, public installations and cultural programmes exploring how traditional knowledge and craftsmanship can shape the future of contemporary design.
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